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Olanna

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How to Pronounce Olanna

Pronounced oh-LAH-nah /oʊˈlɑ.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Igbo (Nigeria) Olanna, 'the gold of the father; the father's gold/treasure'Low

In 30 seconds: The gold of the father: Olanna is Igbo. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'oh-LAH-nah').
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Origin LowAfrican, Igbo
MeaningFrom the Igbo (Nigeria) Olanna, 'the gold of the father; the father's gold/treasure'
U.S. rank (2025)#6056 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 150
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202520122025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Olanna comes from the Igbo (Nigeria) Olanna, 'the gold of the father; the father's gold/treasure'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-LAH-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Nigerian families. Rare, the-gold-of-the-father at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Olanna means 'the gold of the father; the father's treasure' in the Igbo language of Nigeria — a lyrical, classic name (said 'oh-LAH-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Olanna — Igbo etymology

Variations

OlanaOlannah

Nicknames

Ola

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Olanna mean?

Olanna is Igbo (Nigeria) for 'the gold of the father; the father's treasure'.

How do you pronounce Olanna?

It's said oh-LAH-nah /oʊˈlɑ.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Olanna a boy or girl name?

Olanna is a girl's name.

How popular is Olanna?

Olanna is a very rare name in the U.S.

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